There are several Aviation Academys which provide EASA pt66 B1 licence training, but I’ll use Newcastle Aviation Academy as an example since its local to me, I’ve been a student there… oh, and I teach there now….
The usual route is as follows:
Newcastle College Aerospace course – BTEC, C&G, PEO qualifications over a 2 year course, mechanically biased. Module structure following the EASA Pt 66 A licence standard. Entry requirements are 4 GCSE’s in Maths, English, Science and any other, OR relevant experience, OR a suitable pass in a lower level lead in course (run by the college). ‘A’ licence pt147 accreditation is being sought.
followed by:
Newcastle Aviation Academy – EASA pt147 – run by Kingston Uni, CoBC, and Newcastle College. 2 year Foundation degree course, module stucture as previous, but to EASA pt66 B1 standard. Exams at the end of each module for both FD and pt66. 95% attendance requirement, 40% pass mark for FD, 75% pass mark for pt66. Includes 10 week OJT at a pt 145 maintenace company. Entry requirements – same as any university – the correct number of UCAS points, OR relevant previous experience. (Graded by induction test and interview – A level engineering should suffice).
Followed by:
Minimum 2 years relevant experience on aircraft over 5700kg within an EASA pt145 maintenance company.
As a former student of the latter course, I can happily say that it is the hardest course you will ever do. Following 7 years in the RAF, experience on aircraft ranging from Bristol 188 to Boeing 747, I still struggled. It must take over your life.
There is no easy way into licenced engineering. The RAF route will not lead to a licenced career, although there are rumours that Waddington, Cranwell and Brize can offer pt 145 experience. Generally speaking, military aircraft do not count towards the required experience.
Good luck
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